Exam 7: The Politics of Interest Groups

Describe how interest groups attempt to influence elections through electioneering and campaign financing. Explain the role and influence of Political Action Committees (PACs) in this process.

Which of the following is an example of an electioneering technique?

Which of the following is true of women in Texas politics?

Political officeholders often rely on interest groups to

Which of the following is common in the last days of an election campaign?

Which Texas House Speaker was not the subject of an inquiry about potentially improper practices with regard to interest groups?

Which of the following interest groups would be an example of a professional group in Texas?

The Texas Association of Businesses and Chambers of Commerce is an example of

Which of the following would not be a cause supported by the Texas Freedom Network?

Interest groups try to influence public policy by

Which organization would most likely mount a vigorous campaign to oppose a reduction in the staffing levels of the Texas Rehabilitation Commission?

The United States achieves a decentralized governing structure through

Following the Sharpstown Bank scandal, the Texas legislature

Which of the following would not be a goal of an interest group?

Which of the following is the most commonly employed strategy of influencing legislation?

Which of the following is not a function that interest groups perform in Texas?

Which of the following is the largest state government employees group in Texas?

Distinguish between a professional interest group and a public employee interest group. In what ways are their goals and membership different? Which of the two would "public school teachers" more closely resemble?

Common Cause of Texas is an example of

Why does Texas have weak political parties and strong interest groups, when its characteristics would lead researchers to expect the opposite?